2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1984 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Pulsar. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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